Is anyone else having issues gaining employment in the hospitality industry? Or, should I start my own business?
I have over 20 years of military food service experience, ranging from cafeteria style feeding to executive dining operation. I have completed my AAS in Advanced Culinary Arys & AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts since retiring. It is very difficult gaining employment in the DC area as a food service manager. I have noticed most civilian companies emphasize on management having civilian restaurant experience. I feel civilian companies discriminate against retirees due to their experienced gained in the military.
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state and county certifications for food handling, get a portable kitchen permit and start a food truck//catering business. with your military planning skills and desire to provide good food you will do well. it would also serve as a basis for related job experience.
The food business is a tuff one...the best way i have observed to get into it is via the franchise or business oppeertunity route... I have watch my son in law and friends struggle survive in the food business...Most of them have great quals too.
think about it... a turn key operation is less risk, if you have th ecash or a solid loan to suppurt you for th efirst few years...r.s. asbury, usn retired --04
Hey Hugh,
I have worked with many veterans through my career and I know how hard it is to transition. I help veterans improve their chances at getting the jobs they want, not whatever job they have to take and also veterans that want to start their business.
It depends what you want to do. If you want to get the job you want you need to think yourself as a brand and how you brand yourself to the market. If you want to start a business you need to find out a problem (in such market) that you could improve.
Feel free to contact me if you need more help. http://startcreatus.com/2014/11/business-advice-for-veterans-transition/?hvid=2Efms4
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